—Bridge Bar, 315 N. LaSalle St., has captured Boardwalk Empire fever as head bar chef Kevin Schulz has created fall inspired handcrafted bottles of hooch (pictured). The hooch has a bourbon base mixed with selected spiced liqueurs. Also, as the October cocktail of the month, the hooch will be half off on Tuesdays, costing $10. See www.BridgeBarChicago.com.
—Shaw’s Crab House is hosting its 24th Annual Oyster Fest Oct. 8-12, culminating in the “Royster with the Oyster” block party Oct. 12. “Royster”—which more than 4,000 people attended last year—is 3-10 p.m. in the parking lot on Rush Street between Hubbard and Illinois streets. Country singer Lee Brice will be featured. See www.TicketWeb.com or www.ShawsCrabHouse.com.
—Bring on the waffles! BEL 50 will open in October at 738 N. Clark St.—and it will feature gourmet waffle sandwiches. The sandwiches ($4-$9) include egg and sharp cheddar, BBQ pulled pork, PB&J with strawberry cream cheese, and portabella mushroom with roasted tomato, goat cheese and roasted pepper aioli, among others. (As another option, BEL 50 will offer all sandwiches on a low fat, gluten-free waffle.) See www.facebook.com/BEL50chi.
—Maxwell’s at the Club’s, 500 N. Kingsbury St., popular Sunday Brunch is returning, beginning 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 7. The brunch menu includes a variety of choices from a full omelet bar, freshly made waffles, to herb-roasted salmon, salads, seasonal fruit and more. Brunch is $28 for adults, $12 for children 7-10 and $6 for kids 4-6. Reserve at 312-527-5800, ext. 301.
—Clutch, 459 N. Ogden St., is open for lunch and brunch. Lunch is served Monday through Friday beginning at 11 a.m. and features appetizers, sandwiches, burgers, salads, flatbreads and desserts that are $6-$22. Clutch’s new brunch menu is available every Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and includes crab Benedict, whiskey vanilla French toast, breakfast burger and more ($2-$16). See www.clutchbar.com.
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